Comments about tripods: You use a tripod for the sake of stability. The triangle is the most stable polygon. The tetrahedron is the most stable polyhedron. The tripod set into the ground is essentially a tetrahedron. When you add a column to a tripod, you are adding a good deal of instability. No doubt about it, a column is convenient, but if you can manage to use a tripod without a column, you will have a far more stable setup. Movements and joints all add instability. The more leg extensions you have, the more instability you will have. The more head movements you have, the more instability you will have. Tripod heads are often necessary, but they add instability. The most stable head is a leveling head built into the top of the tripod. You will find that I have a good selection of tripods without columns and with built-in leveling heads. I have considerable experience photograhing with cameras from small format cameras with extremely long lenses to ultra large format view cameras that require the most stable tripods. Generally speaking, I only deal in those items that I appreciate and would use myself. Tell me what your needs are and I will try to meet them. I will not try to sell you something that will not meet your needs. If I sell you something that does meet your needs, you will more likely come back the next time you have a need. I use or have used many of the the tripods on this list. I have favorites, but I do not attempt to use one tripod for every camera or every situation, and I do not recommend that you do either. The typical photographer requires several tripods for different situations. Tripod weight: A good customer inquired about a tripod for use with his 12X20 F&S. I suggested a Saltzman as the best tripod for the job. He opted for a Gitzo. Subsequently his camera was blown over by a gust of wind in the mountains. Very likely it would not have been blown over had it been mounted on a Saltzman tripod. Even the larger carbon fiber Gitzo is a well built tripod rigid enough to support large format cameras, but your center of gravity will be quite high. Gitzo has a hook on the bottom of some of their center columns for hanging a sandbag or weight from to provide a lower center of gravity and greater stability. A heavy tripod has its advantages.
Tripods for use with very long lenses--such as in nature photography. Tripods can be stable, but lacking in rigidity. A rigid tripod is essential for long lens photography. When your angle of view gets down to a few degrees, you need a rigid tripod. A sharp lens will only produce sharp images if the support is rigid. You really do need it all working together for you. The best setup is a rigid tripod with a leveling head, the lens mounted on a gimbal head and a monopod under the camera + good technique.
Tripods with built-in leveling heads. Cinematographers have long known about the need for stability and rigidity. A normal lens for cinematography is 2 or 3 times the focal length of a normal lens for still photography. Cinematographers oftentimes work with some extremely long lenses. You do not often see pan shots in movies, but you can probably remember a great one or two. . Successful pans shots require the best that tripod manufacturers have to offer. That is why cine tripods have no columns. Cine tripods have leveling heads and often one or more spreaders. A spreader converts a tripod into a tetrahedron before you even plant the tripod into the ground. You will find lots of cine tripods with leveling heads and/or spreaders below.
Saltzman studio camera stands (2 available), perhaps the strongest studio stand ever built. You could hang yourself from it suspended 4' from the column. The 4" (3" on smaller stand) square chrome plated center column is triangularly braced to each of the three legs with poles running from top to leg ends. The camera support arm rides the column on 8 bearings and is connected to a counterbalanced weight inside the column via chains that run up to the column top and over sprocketed wheels. The stand has large casters and a hand crank at one leg that turns three feet simultaneously to lift the casters and the whole stand up off the ground to stabilize the stand. The camera mount is triangularly braced to the center column, and is adjustable; you can even swing the camera up and shoot over the the Saltzman camera stand. The camera can be positioned anywhere from near floor level to 12' (11' on the smaller stand) high. Need a huge copy stand?--use the floor as your copy board and mount your camera on a Saltzman camera stand. One stand is 10' 6" high, the other is 9' 4.5" high. Ex+ condition. Your choice, $1000. Available heads on shafts ready to use on the Saltzman stand are a Saltzman @ $250 (with stand), a Foba on adapter @ $450 (with stand), or a universal top plate on shaft that is part of the Sinar head adaptation illustrated--but will work with virtually any head @ $150 (with stand). The Sinar pan/tilt head has been sold. I also have available a custom clamp to hold a bicycle; the stand serves beautifully as a bicycle repair stand. The 1st image is from a Saltzman catalog. Clicking on the image will give you a different larger image with info from the manufacturer. Were I to photograph the camera stand as a whole in my studio there would be too much clutter in the background. So I will provide some images of parts of the stand. Camera stand with Saltzman head supporting a 50# plant. Sinar head on adapter and the adapter by itself. 11X14" camera on stand. 14X17" camera on stand. Camera stand being used as a bicycle repair stand.
NOTE: Saltzman tripods are the absolute best for ultra large format flat bed view cameras. Custom mounting plates can be made that fit your camera perfectly; I'll do it for about $100 to $200. Especially reccommended for all 11X14 cameras or larger cameras.
Saltzman extra tall tripod. Will place camera at least 10' off the ground if desired. With an extra long extension column and longer than usual legs, with the usual Saltzman geared tilt, two way tilt and pan head with the major tilt axis geared, 66" high folded, minimun height is 55", weighs 38#. This is the sturdiest tripod I know of. The "udder" gear (as in cow's udder) on this head is made of chrome plated brass, whereas most Saltzman udder gears are made of aluminum. Ex, $650. Illustrated alongside a Marchioni Tiltall. Fold the legs in and the Saltzman is essentially collapsed in this view. The legs are not extended and the column is not raised. Note that the tilt crank handle is present. The top plate is over 10.25" square and has a 1/4-20TPI screw. If you need a 3/8-16TPI camera screw, I can manufacture one for $75. Legs have heavy duty spike tips. The triangular bracing not only ensures stability, but also ensures that the legs will all be at the same angle. This is why an extra tall tripod may be for you: While working as a press photographer, I was asked to illustrate a different style of planting corn. Instead of straight rows, the corn was randomly spaced. Ordinarily, the publication I was working for would have sent me on such an assignment in a helicopter, but the helicopter was not available at the time. I photographed the cornfield with a 21mm lens on a Nikon F from atop my van. The image looked like it was an aerial image. With an extreme wide angle lens even 10-12 feet off the ground looks like an aerial image. Try it! This would make a great solid base for a telescope. The head has been newly cleaned, lubed and adjusted. The head is available by itself for $400 or $450 with an extension column. The legs are available by themselves for $400.
Saltzman tripod foot. With attachment screws. One available, $25.
Saltzman head on Gitzo tripod. The Saltzman top plate is 9X9". 400 series Gitzo metal tripod. Weighs 16#--much less than the regular Saltzman or the extra tall Saltzman tripod. Suitable for virtually any large format flat bed view camera. Head has plenty of fore/aft tilt with the hand crank that may be mounted on either end of the worm gear shaft. There is also a horizon tilt. There is pan built into the custom GLENNVIEW black anodized aluminum Saltzman to Gitzo adapter with the ratcheting handle. Neither the Saltzman head nor the Gitzo tripod has been altered. Gitzo metal tripod with Saltzman head, crank handle, 1/4-20TPI camera screw, GLENNVIEW adapter, $800. With the Gitzo G1548 carbon fiber tripod the price is $1100. The Saltzman head is available by itself with the crank handle and the camera screw for $350. The GLENNVIEW adapter is available by itself for $300; it will work with all Saltzman tripod heads with a 1 9/16" shaft and all Gitzo 400 series or 500 series tripods and the newer Gitzo larger tripods (such as the G1548) that accept a top plate with a diameter of 85mm. The Gitzo tripod is available by itself and is listed below. If you need a 3/8-16TPI camera screw, I can manufacture one for $75. If you need a GLENNVIEW adapter for a Saltzman head with a 1.5" diameter shaft, I can manufacture one.
Custom Saltzman top plates made to fit your camera, about $100 to $200. Typically these will be for dual rail flat bed view cameras. The top plate will replace the original and will be the width of the rail and long enough to fully support the main rail section and the joint between the main rail section and front and rear extension rails and partially support any extension rails. See photo below of custom top plate for another tripod.
WANTED: Saltzman camera screws and tilt crank handles.
LARGE FORMAT FLAT BED CAMERA TRIPOD, custom, surveyor's tripod Aluminum legs, 12X13" top plate with holes for camera screws for 11X14 F&S, 12X20 F&S, etc., 3/8-16TPI camera screw with large wingnut is easy to maneuver, legs held together with a removable canvas shelf, 36" collapsed, ~60" extended, 14#, spikes with screw-out rubber feet, the large top plate supports the camera's dual rails and the joints between the rails, the legs are attached underneath the top plate in a larger circle than your average tripod--providing superior support and rigidity, Mint-, $400
SINAR FOBA ALFAO field tripod, universal aluminum 3 section tubular leg tripod, height extended, 165cm, height closed, 80cm, weight 4.4 KG, lowest possible position of the flat top plate is 12cm above the floor. Also with Foba ALFEO crank operated elevating column for use with ALFAO or as sidearm with any tripod. The ALFEO adds an additiona 30cm of height capability. Legs may be infinitely extended with Combitubes. Mint, $800. The current version of this tripod is different than this one. One decided disadvantage of the current version of the crank up column is that the camera attacment screw is fixed on the top plate of the column. That means that you screw down the camera or tripod head onto the top plate, marring both in the process and giving you no control where it ends up. The version that I am offering has a spring loaded camera mounting screw that goes all the way through the column to the locking knob at the bottom of the column; this allows you to position the camera or the tripod head in any position. And because you will place the camera or the tripod head where you want it and then lock it down by turning the camera attachment screw, you will not be marring either the column top plate or the bottom of your camera or tripod head. The 2 whitish feet on this tripod are black rubber still coated with the talcum powder used as a mold release. I will clean the talcum powder off of the feet and provide new photos as time allows.
SINAR FOBA ALFAE field tripod, universal aluminum 3 section tubular leg tripod, height extended, 165cm, height closed, 80cm, weight 4.4 KG, lowest possible position of the flat top plate is 12cm above the floor. Also with Foba ALFEA crank operated elevating column for use with ALFAE or as sidearm with any tripod. Legs may be infinitely extended with Combitubes. Mint-, $800. This is the current version of this tripod. Both this tripod and the above tripod have rubber tipped feet that may be removed to reveal spikes. The ALFAE tripod top is designed to clamp onto 85mm diameter heads or top plates, just as are the larger Gitzo tripods. The Gitzo leveling head listed below will fit this tripod.
SINAR CONRO combitubes, set of 3 in boxes, for use with any of the foba tripods listed here and with other Foba equipment, Mint, 3 for $150
SINAR FOBA ASNOO studio tripod, w/extension legs, controlled individually or simultaneously. Ideal for use with 8X10 view cameras. Length collapsed, 36", height fully extended, 56". Legs may be infinitely extended w/Combitube, Ex+, $550 The triangular bracing on the legs may be varied in length and the legs may be set at different angles.
SINAR FOBA ASMIA pan and double tilt head, suitable for use with any 8X10 (current product #310118), original "comsumable" latex(?) top and bottom plates replaced with very tough fiber. 3/8-16 threads top and bottom. Post near edge of top plate locates and aligns Sinar rail clamps and may have to be removed for use with other cameras--although a better solution would be to drill a complementary hole in the bottom of your camera rail clamp, Ex+, $500
SINAR PAN/TILT HEAD. A perfect match for your Sinar camera. Designed to keep your Sinar camera aligned with the tilt axis. Your Sinar camera railclamp has slots that slip over the alignment posts on the top plate of the pan/tilt head. These alignment posts unscrew in case you want to use another camera. 3/8-16TPI and 1/4-20TPI reversible camera screw. 3/8-16TPI tripod socket. The tilt locking lever may be positioned so that it ends up in any of 6 different positions. Newly cleaned, lubed and adjusted. $OLD. Wanted: a green one like this.
SINAR CAMERA SCREW, like the one that comes with the above pan/tilt head. 3/8-16TPI and 1/4-20TPI reversible camera screw. May be used on some other tripod heads. New, $25 each.
SINAR SCREW ADAPTOR SET, Sinar 236003, adapt just about anything photographic to anything photographic, lots of permutations possible, New, $125 each
SINAR SOCKET ADAPTOR. Because it screws down from the top of the Sinar rail clamp, the rail clamp is sandwiched between the adaptor and the tripod--providing much greater holding power than the cheap ones that screw in from the bottom. This is the only such socket adapter that I would trust to hold my Sinar. May be used on some other cameras. New, $20
GLENNVIEW SOCKET ADAPTOR. 3/8 to 1/4" threaded adaptor, a similar item to the Sinar version shown above. This one utilizes an Allen wrench instead of a screw driver to install it. It is easier to install because it will not fall off of the Allen wrench while you are installing it, made of hardened steel, $15
2x mounting plate for 2 rail clamps, 355mm long, 75mm wide, 10mm thick, 2" slot at each end for optimizing the position of the rail clamps, with 2 camera attachment screws, a GLENNVIEW product, Mint, $250. Note: this has been sold, but I can make another.
Lumpp German double tilt/pan head, similar to Foba, Mint-, about 3" O.D. top and bottom plates, $400 I've been using it a lot since I got it because it has the movements I need and because it is most convenient when combined with the quick release below
Lumpp quick release tripod mounting system, w/4 inserts, 2 with 3/8-16 threads, 2 with 1/4-20 threads, attaches to tripod with 3/8" screw, Mint-, $175 or $150 with the Lumpp head.
Professional Cine Tripod, 48" closed, 70" fully extended, spike leg tips, extendable crutch like legs, designed for use with a heavy movie camera, 8.25#, Ex+, $200 w/o head or $350 with the QuickSet head listed below. The tripod came in with a Miller fluid head which has been sold. The QuickSet head came in separately and fits the tripod perfectly, so the mount is some sort of a cine standard.
QuickSet pan/tilt Cine Fluid head, , bubble level, pan, tilt, 1/4-20TPI" spring loaded camera mouting screw with lever lock for easy camera mounting, w/o handle, 2.5X5.25" head top plate, 7.25#, Ex, $225 or $350 with the Tripod listed above. This is a very smooth operating fluid head with a wide useful range of fluid resistance adjustment and with positive locks as well. See images above.
Thomas Viscodyne Fluid Pan/tilt head. Separate controls for the pan and tilt. Padded top plate 2.5X4.5". 1/4-20TPI camera screw. 3/8-16TPI threaded hole in base with set screw off to the side to lock it down onto your tripod. Very smooth fluid movements suitable for use with video, movie or still camera. Weighs 3# 6 oz. There are 3 threaded holes around the perimeter of the 3" diameter base that would accept legs directly. There is a hole with locking screw for a handle about 5-5.5" in diameter. I use this for a still camera because I like being able to adjust the camera w/o having to unlock something and then relock it. Quality fluid heads of a reasonable weight and price are hard to come by. w/o handle, Ex, $85. Appreciating the head as I do, I invested in a 2nd one in cleaner condition, with handle, Ex+, $150
Kodak Friction Pan/tilt head. Separate controls for the pan and tilt. 1.75" diameter top plate with knurled perimeter on the face of the top plate. 1/4-20TPI camera screw. 1/4-20TPI threaded hole in base with knurled perimeter on the face of the bottom plate lock it down onto your tripod. Smooth friction controlled movements suitable for use with medium weight movie or still camera. Weighs 10 oz. 2.75" high, by 1.875 by 3". There is a 1/4-20TPI threaded hole for a handle about 5-5.5" in diameter. Ex+, $50. Tested: will support a 6# camera.
Ries Tri-lok Jr. Deluxe tripod with case. 35" collapsed, 59" maximum height. The top plate is 4.25" in diameter. This is a vintage tripod that has not been used. Although is is a photographic tripod, it was made for a scientific instrument company that sold it along with a radio interference and field intensity meter. It has a 1/4-20TPI camera screw. Tripod weighs 8#. Will support a 16# camera. This tripod is the equivalent of a the current model J100. With the case, it is the equivalent of the current model J600 which lists for $574. Note that the case handle is offset of center; this is for balance as the tripod hangs level. There are some scratches in one extension leg where a leg band screw protruded into the leg; this probably happened during manufacture and now this protruding screw has been filed down so that it no longer protrudes into the leg. There are some flakes of paint off the knobs; this baked on paint on Aluminum is suseptible to flaking. The tripod is decades old; I think this paint flaking is from sitting around and being moved around occasionally over the years. I believe the tripod is virtually unused. $275.
German made Berlebach "Master" tripod, perhaps the sturdiest tripod you will find, with shock and vibration absorbing ash legs, with a LARGE 4" or 100mm diameter leveling ball head that will tilt 23 degrees in any direction with a 3.75" top plate with a built-in circular bubble level, double spiked legs for outdoor use, 3/8" spring loaded camera stud with through rod accessible from below head, ratcheting locking levers allow you to lock the legs easily at any angle, suitable for just about any large format camera, 14#, 35" closed, 52.5" working height. Do not confuse the Berlebach Master tripod for the lighter duty Berlebach tripods. The Master tripod is the largest, heaviest duty Berlebach tripod you will find. This wood leg tripod is not like any other wood leg tripod. Virtually any other wood leg tripod will allow you to twist the legs; because the wood legs on this tripod are so beefy you cannot twist them. If the design is right for you, it is what you need for ultra large format or for use with very long lenses on small cameras. I bought out the distributor's last 7 Master models. To the best of my knowledge, the Master is no longer being produced. THIS IS THE LAST ONE AVAILABLE. Mint-, $425. A personal note: I was having trouble focusing accurately and getting sharp images with some very long, heavy and slow manual focus lenses on a small format camera. I bought a 2X viewfinder magnifier to aid in focusing, but I found that I could not focus well and I could not get sharp pictures until I stabilized the image using this Berlebach tripod--which (I found after testing) was the sturdiest tripod with the least vibration that I had for this particular job. The 5th and 6th images show a Berlebach tripod in use with a GLENNVIEW pan/tilt head with a single lever that controls the friction adjustment for the pan and tilt simultaneously. This head and this leveling tripod work together like a dream for follow-the-action photography. I considered a Wimberley head, but I did not like the size and weight of the Wimberley head. You see a lot of Wimberley heads in like new condition available on the used market; I have questioned some of those sellers and they have informed me that they were selling their Wimberley heads because they did not like the size and weight of the Wimberley heads. I considered an Arca Swiss ball head with a tension adjustment, but a ballhead would allow the camera and lens to tilt to the side as well as forward and backward and I wanted the horizontal axis of the camera level at all times. There are thousands of tripod heads available on the new and used market, but I could not find a tripod head that worked the way I wanted it to, so I built one. The 7th image shows the GLENNVIEW pan/tilt head now that all the aluminum parts have been black anodized. Also, the corners of the top plate have been rounded. Note the recessed groove in the top of the top plate; that groove is just wide enough to accept the base of the Novoflex follow focus lens that I use on the head. That groove keeps the Novoflex follow focus lens in place; that long and heavy Novoflex follow focus lens will not twist or turn mounted on this head. The locking/tensioning lever may be used on either side of the head. The way I use this tripod and head is this: the Berlebach leveling head is 1st leveled, then the GLENNVIEW pan/tilt head allows me to pan and tilt as necessary while the left to right axis of the Novoflex follow focus lens stays level. If you want to use the head with another lens that has a different base, I can manufacture a different top plate for your use. I could also manufacture a top plate that would accept Arca Swiss dovetailed mounting plates. The GLENNVIEW pan/tilt head is available for $300 as is. A different top plate will add to the cost. See my 35mm page for Novoflex equipment.
These photos show the bottom of an 8X20" GLENNVIEW camera. The squirrelly lines around the tripod socket are from my fishing for the socket while trying to mount the camera--before I added the head guide ring shown. You can get tired of that with a heavy large format camera. So I added the head guide ring that is designed to make it easy to mount the camera on a tripod. The inside of the ring is slightly larger than the diameter of the tripod head and has a slight taper. Now, w/o looking it is easy to mount the camera on the tripod. The head slips right into the ring and is automatically centered; you may then tighten the camera down on the head with relative ease. I got this idea from using the Dietzgen tripod listed below. The large 3.5" diameter screw threads on the Dietzgen make it easy to mount the camera, but not as easy as this design that I came up with. I use a Bolex tripod with the 8X20" GLENNVIEW. This head guide ring would work even better with the Berlebach tripod and because the Berlebach tripod is definitely designed for large format, I highly recommend that you puchase a complementary ring with screws to mount to the bottom of your camera. I can supply either wood screws or machine screws. The head guide ring with screws is $75. I can supply a head guide ring for a Bolex tripod, a Berlebach tripod, a Gitzo tripod, virtually any tripod with a round head, and even for tripods with other than round heads.
Majestic 4000 tripod. Some of the best designed legs in the business. The legs themselves are triangles with solid leg locks. The legs are connected to the top casting with struts that form additional triangles. The legs and the castings are made of aluminum (earlier Majestic legs are made of steel). This is the only Majestic I have seen without a center column. Most Majestic center columns should fit it. A tripod is sturdier and lighter without a center column. Depending upon where you place the leg spread stops and the type of head you use on this tripod, the minimum height may be as low as a foot or 2. With the leg spread stops (which you will see in the second photo just above the leg locks) in this typical postition, the height is 35" high minimum, 61" high maximum with the legs fully extended (Add 5.5" for a Majestic head). Although it is being offered without a head, I have 2 Majestic heads available for it. Another option is to have me manufacture a replacement top plate with a 3/8-16TPI camera screw to accept virtually any tripod head. I may do that for myself when time allows. The large rubber pad feet are quite useful in many situations; for instance, they were the best option for photographing the moon from my studio's thin rubber membrane flat roof. They would be the best option for use on a marble or wood floor. They are easily replaced with other Majestic manufactured or custom manufactured spikes or feet. Weighs 15#. Collapsed length w/o head is 37.5", 43" with head. The legs are not dented and open and close with ease. VERY STURDY TRIPOD. Most appropriately made in the city of broad shoulders, Chicago, IL. $450.
90mm diameter head for use on 1.5" diameter shafts. 3/8-16TPI camera screw. A GLENNVIEW product, available nowhere else. Majestic does not make anything like this. Made of black anodized aluminum with a black Formica top cover that wears better than aluminum and will not scratch your camera. 3 set screws clamp onto the shaft of your majestic column or 1.5" diameter shaft. Formica is a fibrous base with a hard plastic surface designed for kitchen counter tops. Majestic makes good heads, but the selection of heads is limited. You might like a ball head or a gimbal head. This GLENNVIEW head will allow you to switch between the 2. Your Majestic remains unaltered. $175.
Majestic "stubby" tripod, 35" high minimum, 53" high maximum, geared column, no extension legs, great for use with Graflex SLR's, WITHOUT HEAD--HEAD HAS BEEN SOLD, will accept head with inside diameter of 1 3/8" (newer heads have a 1.5" inside diameter), Ex, $100
Majestic head, 6X7" platform with linear hole that runs the length of the platform with your choice of 1/4-20TPI or 3/8-16TPI camera mounting screw, designed to slip over a 1.5" column, $110. Illustrated in the 2nd image with the plug adapter listed below--that has now been black anodized and is available separately for $50.
Majestic head, 3X4" platform with linear hole that runs the length of the platform with your choice of 1/4-20TPI or 3/8-16TPI camera mounting screw, designed to slip over a 1.5" column, $110. This smaller top plate is an ideal candidate for use with Sinar cameras. For $50 I will manufacture and install 2 custom screws that will engage slots in the bottom of your Sinar rail clamp to keep the Sinar camera axis aligned with the forward/backward tilt axis and make installation easier. This is a less expensive option to the custom-for-Sinar top plate I manufacture. The one I manufacture is better because the camera screw is captured in the center of the head, whereas this head allows the camera screw to slide along its length.
Custom plug-adapter that goes into the bottom of any Majestic head that is designed to slip over a 1.5" diameter shaft that allows you to mount the head onto any tripod with a 3/8-16TPI head mounting screw (essentially this makes your older head equivalent to a Majestic model 1200 head. $50. Illustrated with the above head.
Custom T-adapter to mate with most any tripod. The T-adapter converts a tripod head designed to clamp around a Majestic column to a head that will mount on most any ordinary tripod. A GLENNVIEW product. Specify 1/4-20TPI or 3/8-16TPI threads for the bottom of the T-adapter, $70. This can be custom made for your needs. For instance, the bottom plate could be made custom to fit your tripod directly. This T-adapter has been sold, but I can manufacture more upon demand. I do have in stock a similar product made by someone else listed above.
I manufacture custom top plates to fit Majestic heads. The one illustrated is for Sinar cameras, made of black anodized Aluminum, a GLENNVIEW product, Mint-, $125. The 2 silver locating pins locate and align the rail clamp so it is easy to install the rail clamp and the camera is aligned with the geared tilting movement and the rail clamp will not turn on you. I can also manufacture oversize top plates for large flat bed view cameras. Majestic heads are very good large format heads because of their robust construction and the geared tilt. Note: the Sinar top plate has been sold, but I can manufacture more upon demand.
This Majestic head adapted to a custom top plate for a Zone VI tripod was done for a cutomer and is just an example of the custom work I am willing to do for you.
Davis & Sanford (probably) 18" extension column, column diameter is 1.75" and is designed to fit over column of same diameter, Ex+, $30
It is difficult to know which Gitzo tripod you have. I have done my best to label these correctly. To insure accuracy in specifications, I have weighed and measured each tripod. Extended heights are in operating position with legs spread normally. Gitzo tripods are underrated; they will hold heavier cameras than listed. I have listed tripods and accessories separately so that you may choose among the combinations.
Gitzo G1548 Mark II carbon fiber tripod. Gitzo's heaviest duty carbon fiber tripod. Weighs 6# 7oz. Wide spread legs. 23" folded, 59" fully extended. Without top plate or head. Top plates listed below fit this tripod. Some Foba crank up columns and top plates fit this tripod, but none are available separately at this time. In the 3rd image you see this tripod with the Gitzo leveling head which has been sold; this is my favorite combination. This tripod is also available with a Saltzman head--listed above under Saltzman tripods. This is the tripod you want if you are doing nature photography in the field with a 500mm or longer lens. $600.
Gitzo Tripod #400 series Super Studex, 27" folded, 5' 3" high fully extended, the bubble in the built-in bubble level is large--still functional, 7#, Ex+, $300 Without top plate or head. The leveling head illustrated above fits this tripod. This tripod is also available with a Saltzman head--listed above under Saltzman tripods.
This Gitzo top plate is the lightest weight, most stable and most compact head available for your Gitzo. Oftentimes photographers will use this top plate in conjunction with a head that only needs a 3/8" stud to attach it to your tripod--such as the Wimberly gimbal head or a some Majestic geared heads. In order to use the SINAR FOBA ALFEA crank operated elevating column as a sidearm on your Gitzo, you will need a top plate such as this one. The short cylindrical collar just beneath the top of this plate is 85mm in diameter; this is what your tripod clamps onto. Fits 400 and 500 series tripods and the G1548 carbon fiber tripod listed above. Also fits Foba ALFAE tripods. Mint, $50.
Gitzo clamp, 85mm inside diameter. This is required, in addition to the above top plate, to use your Gitzo 400 or 500 series column as a side arm. Remove the column from the tripod, install the top plate onto the top of the tripod, mount this clamp onto the top plate, insert your column into the clamp. 3/8-16TPI threaded hole in base. You can also mount this on a tripod and mount the above plate in this clamp--providing you with a solidly mounted top plate in the vertical plane. This is also an alternative method to use the Foba ALFEA crank up column as a sidearm. Mint-, $80.
This Gitzo top plate is like the above the top plate, but for smaller Gitzo tripods. The short cylindrical collar just beneath the top of this plate is 70mm in diameter; this is what your tripod clamps onto. Gitzo product #GI349. It will fit the Gitzo 1346 tripod, among others. Mint, $40.
CPC Tripod case, coated Nylon (for water protection) black cloth case with shoulder strap, for tripod about 25" maximum in length, shown with Gitzo Tripod #204 Reporter Industy tripod inside, $20
Marchioni Tiltall, 2-way tilt + pan head built-in, much better made than the Leitz Tiltall, Leitz bought the design from Marchioni and cheapened it considerably, 6#, Ex, $OLD. I leave the ad up because it has information that relates to the below listed Tiltall tripod that is still available. Why you ask is the original Marchioni superior to the Leitz? Specifically (as an example) the threads on the Marchioni legs are made of brass and machined or cut on a lathe whereas the Leitz leg threads are rolled Aluminum which is cheaper to manufacture, but do not perform as well or hold up as well. Tripod weighs 6#. 29.5" collapsed. 58.5" extended, 71" with center column raised.
Marchioni Tiltall, Just like the tripod above, but not as clean, $120. Differences between the 2 tripods: The top plate is phenolic on the tripod above and cork on this one. The center column stop and rubber ring are missing from this one. When I got this tripod, one leg was jammed by a previous owner; the damage is shown in the 2nd photo. It is really difficult to ruin this tripod. This tripod is extremely well designed and built. It was built to last. It was built before we devolved into our current "throwaway society." It was designed to be repaired when needed. I repaired the tripod and it functions well despite this unsightly area on one leg. Does your Marchioni Tiltall tripod need repair; I can repair it.
Bolex tripod with leveling head, 33" collapsed, 55" maximum height, weighs 7#, rare with the leveling head, convertible spiked and ribbed feet, Ex+, $350. The Bolex pan/tilt heads listed below may be used with this tripod. Top diameter of the leveling head and the pan/tilt head is the same. Wide spread legs. I use this tripod with a 15# 8X20" GLENNVIEW camera; it is quite sufficient.
Bolex tripod with stop blocks, 33" collapsed, 55" maximum height, weighs 7#, rare with the leveling head, convertible spiked and ribbed feet, Ex+, $425. This one differs from the one above in that there are stop blocks that stop the legs at a fixed angle. Remove the stop blocks to spread the legs wide. This trpod still utilizes the chain to hold the legs in the wide spread position. This one has rubber covering the leg tips. This one also has spiked leg tips. The Bolex pan/tilt heads listed below may be used with this tripod. Top diameter of the leveling head and the pan/tilt head is the same. Wide spread legs. I use this tripod with a 15# 8X20" GLENNVIEW camera; it is quite sufficient.
Bolex tripod with adjustable height center column, 33" collapsed, 67" maximum height, weighs 8# 10 oz.--and worth every ounce, rare, with the leveling head, convertible spiked and ribbed feet, Ex+, $500. This model does not have wide spread legs. This one has rubber covering the leg tips--and the rubber is in better shape than on the tripod illustrated above. The Bolex pan/tilt heads listed below may be used with this tripod. Top diameter of the leveling head and the pan/tilt head is the same. I use this tripod with a 15# 8X20" GLENNVIEW camera; it is quite sufficient.
Bolex leveling head, about 15 degree tilt in any direction, handle extends below tripod, handle locks tilt, reversible 1/4-20TPI or 3/8-16 TPI camera screw, Ex+, rare, $200. Designed to work with some Bolex tripods, may also work with Shianski tripods as Shianski made these particular Bolex tripods. Above see photos of tripod that shows how this head is attached and functions. Diameter of head base that slips down into tripod top casting is 50mm
Bolex pan/tilt head, adjustable position hollow handle accepts cable release through it, quick release built-in with Q-R camera plate with 3/8-16TPI camera screw, 3/8-16 TPI socket in base to mate with tripod, pan base marked in 15 degree increments, base 90mm diameter, built-in bubble level, 4.5" tall, weighs less than 2.5#, Ex+, $125. This head came in with the above tripod with leveling head. With this head on this tripod you have it all. Set up the tripod w/o fussing with leg adjustments, easily level the head and you may pan knowing that you are maintaining level. Top plate is 2.25X3.25" in size. I have a 2nd similar Bolex tripod with top plate that is 1.6X3.1" in size.
Tripod carry case, actually a canvas golf bag, weighs 1#, 33" long 5.625" ID round opening, hard bottom, works great for Bolex and other tripods, shown with Bolex tripod inside, small side pouch, shown over shoulder, also with short handle under shoulder strap, Ex, $25
Peter Lisand JR-A-74 tripod. 4" bowl mount. Mid-level spreader. Spike tipped legs. Case. This is an extraordinarily sturdy tripod. 41" collapsed. Minimum height, 33". Maximum height, 58". Weighs 12#. $450. The convex half of the leveling head and the tie down from the Ultra T tripod are available with this tripod for $100.
Peter Lisand Ultra T tripod. 4" bowl mount with leveling plate. Adjustable mid-level spreader. Spike tipped legs. Fluid head with sliding top plate, quick release, adjustable tension pan and tilt, bubble level. 43" collapsed. Minimum height, 36". Maximum height, 61". Weighs under 17#. The head has a plate on it that says "Ultra T"; that may only describe the head. The legs are also by Peter Lisand. This tripod and head show considerable use, but are functional. The tripod itself is fine. The head tilt works well. The head pan does not lock down completely and the drag, although well adjusted for most purposes, is no longer adjustable. I made 3 camera plates (1 of Aluminum, 2 of maple) to mate with the quick release head. I left them blank so they can be custom fit to your equipment. I will be glad to custom fit the top plates to your equipment for a fee. Tripod complete with fluid head, 3 blank camera plates and spreader, $400. Tripod with spreader and leveling head, $300. Tripod only without leveling head, $200. Fluid head complete with leveling head, sliding quick release mount and 3 blank top plates, $200. Fluid head with sliding quick release mount and 3 blank top plates, without leveling head, $150. Sliding quick release mount with 3 blank camera plates, $125.
OCONNOR METAL TRIPOD with SPREADER and LEVELING HEAD. Have you heard the Oconnor story? An engineer and amateur photographer was photographing with his self-built tripod. Walt Disney saw him and ask him to build tripods for him. Now that is a recommendation! 3/4-16TPI stud on head will accept virtually any head you wish to put on it, although you may not need a head with the built-in leveling head. Maximum 56.5" working height. Minimum 26.5" working height. 37" folded length. Weighs 14# 6 ounces. Look at the cross section of the leg. Built to be as light as possible and still hold a heavy camera. Newly cleaned, lubed and adjusted. $600.
OCONNOR SUPER CLAWBALL tripod. Short and stout with a huge 6" bowl and an Oconnor case. $400. Wanted: a half ball with a flat top plate to fit this tripod. Oconnor tripods are some of the sturdiest and best engineered tripods in the business. This one is especially sturdy because it is built short and stout like a bulldog.
Angeles tripod head, 3.625" diameter top and bottom plates, 2.25" high, one way tilt only, 1/4-20TPI camera screw and hole in base of head, suitable for 4X5 and smaller, Ex, $20, or $45 with ratcheting type lever handle (in stock) instead of the wingnut.
Manfrotto/Bogen 3030 tripod head, 2-way tilt, pan, 3/8-16 TPI threaded hole in base, quick release camera plate with1/4-20TPI camera screw, huge rubber handles allow you to tighten down movements easily, Mint, $40. Note that the camera plate is the same as with the Bogen 3229 head.
GLENNVIEW gimbal head. I built this small and lightweight gimbal head for use with a Nikkor 300mm F4 AFS lens. I am using it. I love it. I suspect that it is only the 1st in a series of gimbal heads I will design and build. Its simplicity is what makes it work so well and weigh so little. The design is based upon the particular qualities of friction from the very slick UHMW, a plastic designed as a bearing material and the strength and rigidity of the black anodized aluminum. All major parts are bearings. It works very smoothly with adjustable friction settings on pan and tilt. It may be balanced with a teleconverter on the lens as well. 3/8-16 TPI threaded hole in steel insert in base, Arca-Swiss style quick release clamp. Bubble level in the center of the base. The head weighs 1# 1 ounce. The Nikon D200 and the 300mm Nikkor that this is designed to work with weigh 7#. There is a built-in Arca Swiss compatible quick release clamp. I am willing to build a larger version of this. $300.
Bogen 3025 tripod head, 2-way tilt, pan, 3/8-16 TPI threaded hole in base, 1/4-20TPI camera screw, Mint, $20.
Bogen Carbon One 3443 carbon fiber tripod. Center column may be removed and installed horizontally. Rubber tipped leg ends. 3/8-16TPI camera screw. Wide spread legs. 3 set screws come up through the top plate to engage and lock down the head if you choose. Bubble level. Wrist strap. Tripod weighs 3.5#. Tripod is 24.5" collapsed, 50.5" at full height, 66" with column extended. Lever locking legs are fast operating and are one of the best features of the tripod. $275.
Feisol Carbon Fiber Ballhead CB-50. With camera mounting plate. Accepts Arca Swiss size dovetail mounting plates too. A near perfect match for the Bogen Carbon fiber tripod listed above. I use the Bogen with this head with a Nikon D200 with a 300mm F4 lens with 1.4X tele-extender; it is plenty sufficient for that and makes for a very light weight and portable outfit. The manufacturer claims it will hold something like 15 kilograms. I like the safety catch. You may release the lock, but you must also release the spring-loaded safety catch to remove the camera plate. The camera plate has a textured rubber surface that grips the camera gently but securely. $200. Note that the Feisol camera plate is not illustrated in these photos because the lens has a built-in Arca Swiss compatible mounting plate.
Bogen 1500 motorized panoramic head, ball head, tripod with all quick release locking levers, including 3 leg sections and center column, 1/4-20 TPI camera screw, uses 1 AA battery, case for all, $130. Camera screw is removable. Camera screw is held in with 2 chrome set screws. Camera may be replaced in any of 4 positions--at 90 degrees to one another. This would allow for smooth pans with a video camera or a 35mm camera with video clip mode. Of course it could also be used with a still camera in single image mode for unusual blurred pans or other creative uses. Press the red button to go in a clockwise direction. Press the white button to go in an anti-clockwise direction. Motorized pan head only, $80. Tripod with ball head, $70.
Monopod, mostly metal, opens very quickly by pulling out and turning to lock, Colapsing it is equally as quick, 19" collapsed, 59" fully extended, intermediate lengths possible, 2" diameter metal top plate with 1/4-20TPI camera threads and lock screw. Swiveling tilting rubber foot. Weighs 1.25#. Doubles as protection. $25.
Vinten carbon fiber 2 stage tripod with mid level spreader and 100mm or 4" bowl. A great light weight tripod. The tripod with spreader weighs 7 1/3#. In the 1st image the legs and spreader are fully extended; the working height of the tripod in this position is 56". In the 2nd image the legs are fully extended, but the spreader is minimally extended; the working height of the tripod in this position is 60.5". Remember that your head will add height to this tripod. 3 new brake shoes were installed on this tripod. The tripod is 27" long collapsed. You get a lot of rigidity for the weight and working height of this tripod. I use a similar Vinten tripod with fluid head; I highly recommend it. Dual spike tipped legs. Single stage. $1000. If you need a head for this tripod see below.
Vinten Pro 130 fluid head. 3" bowl. Note the large and small arrows on the pan and tilt adjusters; you may increase or decrease the fluid resistance. Neither the pan or the tilt lock down 100%; new brake shoes will be needed if you want to lock it down 100%. I do not use my fluid head fully locked down; it is neither necessary nor desirable with the correct fluid resistance. I do not have a camera plate for this head. $150. If you want to use this head on the above tripod, you will need a 4" to 3" bowl adapter, which I can supply for $30. With this head on the above tripod the maximum working height is increased by 4.5". This head weighs 4.5#. The 2nd image is the Pro 130 head mounted in the above Vinten tripod with the 4" to 3" bowl adapter. The 3rd image is the 4" to 3" bowl adapter. The 4th image is the 4" to 3" bowl adapter mounted in the Vinten bowl. The bowl allows you to level the head using the bubble level. You may then tilt and pan to your heart's content while maintaining a level horizon.
Grafic pan/tilt head for any camera, 4" high, 3.5" diameter textured rubber covered base with 1/4-20TPI threaded hole, 2.75" diameter non maring plastic top plate with 1/4-20TPI camera screw, 9" long locking handle controls pan/tilt simultaneously--and it is to the best of my knowledge the only head to do so, Ex, $70. Would make a great video head or still photo head. I like the single handle control. The pan and tilt movements are very smooth. And a 2nd one, with a 7" long handle and a 2.125" square top plate, Ex, $80. Tested: will support a 9# camera.
Toledo Cine Engineering tripod head or lab jack, very high quality, smooth operation, has simple geared rise, self braking, no locking mechanism necessary, Ex+, $80. This would work well for correcting parallax.
Manufacturer unknown quick release system, complete, including the base clamp with 1/4-20TPI threaded hole to mount onto your tripod and the camera plate with 1/4-20TPI camera screw, came in with Graflex XL 6X9cm camera, but probably is not an XL product, suitable for 6X9cm and smaller cameras, Ex+, $40
GLENNVIEW Panoramic panhead, for segmented panoramics, has 6 click stops @ 60 degree intervals, 1/4-20 threads top and bottom, Delrin with metal camera stud, suitable for making segmented panoramics with 55mm lenses on 6X7cm, 65mm lenses on 6X9cm, 28mm lenses on 35mm, and other combinations in other formats, 1.2" tall, 2.64" diameter, 4 ounces, Mint, $125 Note: custom panheads also available. Want one with 4, 5, 7, 8, or any other # of click stops, 3/8-16 threads top and/or bottom, larger diameter--no problem. Illustrated is a 5 position panhead on the below listed Dietzgen tripod. So why would you want such an item? Because you can do panoramics with ease and precision. You could do the same thing with a degree marked pan head, but you would have to unlock the pan movment, walk around the tripod, visually set the camera position and relock the pan movement each time. With this panhead, you merely turn the camera to the next click stop and shoot. Foolproof! You can print the images and mount them side-by-side with space in between the images; this method results in no distortion. This method is much like looking out from a gazebo. The alternative is to shoot more images with a lot of overlap and stitch the images together in an image editing program; this result is much like shooting with a swinging lens camera or a rotating camera. You get distortion, but no space between images. presently I have in stock pan heads with 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10 click stops. Although I could make a pan head with a large number of click stops that would give you several options, I do not recommend it because it would not longer be foolproof. The series of images below were made with a 55mm lens on a 6X7cm camera with a 6 position panhead.
Dietzgen panoramic leveling head tripod, the best tripod for panoramic use, especially with the above listed panoramic panheads, with about 15 degree leveling head, 1/4X20TPI camera stud, under 10#, wooden legs, brass fittings with pointed steel tips on leg ends, chain keeps legs spread at an appropriate angle, 36" collapsed, maximum 64" extended, with steel loops for shoulder strap attachment, with shoulder strap, velcro wrap secures legs when folded, Ex, $500. Dietzgen tripods were designed for use with about 30# transits with telephoto lenses, so they are quite sturdy.
Dietzgen panoramic leveling head tripod This Dietzgen has a spacer/adapter on top of it to optimize it for use with a 3" diameter head such as the Sinar head illustrated with it but not included with it. This tripod is quite sturdy enough for use with 4X5 or 8X10 Sinar cameras or equivalent. The adapter/spacer creates enough working space for heads with extremities. With an about 15 degree leveling head, 3/8X16TPI camera stud, under 11#, wooden legs, brass fittings with pointed tips on leg ends, 38" collapsed, maximum 66" extended, bungee cord secures legs when folded, Ex, $300. The Sinar Norma tripod head illustrated with tripod has been sold, but I now have another Sinar head--available at extra cost. Dietzgen tripods were designed for use with about 30# transits with telephoto lenses, so they are quite sturdy. U.S.C.E. on the tripod stands for United States Corps of Engineers. Note: I sold the spacer/adapter that was on this tripod, but I can make another. One set of leg clamps has been removed. $300 as is; $500 with new spacer/adapter.
Dietzgen 6498F Mahogany and solid brass field tripod with spiked leg ends, 37" folded, 60" maximum, comes with floor mount for removable felt-covered top plate, 12#, new leather strap holds legs together for transport, 3/8" camera screw, finished with Tung oil, beautiful match for Wisner or Zone VI, New, old stock from 1945, $400. How many times have you struggled with mounting your large format camera onto your tripod? You may mount the Dietzgen top plate onto the camera and relatively easily mount the top plate with 3.5" diameter threads onto the tripod--as illustrated below with a GLENNVIEW 8X20 camera. Dietzgen tripods were designed for use with heavy transits with 24X scopes, so they are quite sturdy. This is the last of 6 such tripods that I had. When it is gone there will be no more. Add $50 if you prefer this tripod with the Formica covered top plate listed below.
Dietzgen tripod protective top plates, 3 1/2 by 8 threads per inch. $35 each.
Dietzgen transit base. Solid brass, painted black. 3 1/2 by 8TPI to mount to your tripod. Three available. $75.
Dietzgen transit base converted to camera base. 3 1/2 by 8TPI to mount to your tripod. 3/8-16TPI camera screw. Felt top plate. One available. $150. The felt top plate would be extremely gentle on your wood camera.
Dietzgen transit base converted to camera base. 3 1/2 by 8TPI to mount to your tripod. 3/8-16TPI camera screw. Formica top plate. $200
Dietzgen transit storage base. 3 1/2 by 8TPI to mount to your transit. The transit was removed from the tripod and attached to this storage base, which was then slid into slots in the Dietzgen mahogany storage case. You may use it as a floor level mount for your transit base converted to camera base as illustrated. It was not originally black anodized. I had it black anodized to give it a hardened surface, prevent corrosion, and look more professional. One available. $150.
CROWN TYPE TRIPODS: set of 3 Agfa Ansco large and heavy duty tripod legs probably meant for use with the 8X10 Agfa Ansco wood view camera, top right in photo, function perfectly, w/o top plate, SOLD. Set of 3 oak tripod legs, bottom right in photo, function perfectly, w/o top plate, Ex, $40. Crown #4 tripod top plate, fits either of the sets of legs, with 1/4-20TPI camera screw, $OLD.
Magnetic camera plate, chrome plated steel with a strong magnet underneath, 3/8-16TPI threaded camera screw. Of course, you could also add a ballhead or some other head to it. Illustrated attached to the side of a computer minitower with a Hasselblad SWC attached. When I was removing the magnetic plate with camera from the computer, I almost pulled the computer over--strong magnet! $70
Ballhead, made in Germany, ~3" tall, 1.25" diameter body, 1.5" diameter top plate with 1/4-20TPI camera stud, 3/8-16TPI tripod socket with 1/4-20 TPI adaptor, Ex, $15
Ballhead, made in Germany, ~2" tall, 1" diameter body, 1.25" diameter metal top plate with 1/4-20TPI camera stud, 3/8-16TPI tripod socket, Ex, $10 each, 2 available
Ballhead, made in Germany, ~2" tall, 1" diameter body, 1.25" diameter top plate with 3/8-16TPI camera stud, 1/4-20TPI tripod socket, Ex, $10
Ballhead, Groschupp construct-system, made in Germany, ~2.5" tall, 1.25" diameter body, 1.25" diameter top plate with 1/4-20TPI camera stud, 1/4-20TPI tripod socket, Ex, $10
Kalimar light duty tripod head with suction cup for use on smooth surface, with ball head controlled by long handle (1st I've seen), Mint, $10
QuickSet Samson camera wall mount. Flat plate mounts to wall with 4 screws. There are holes for mounting to the wall and for mounting your tripod head or camera to this, but no screws included. Can be used for still camera, security camera, light head. $50
Video camera wall mount. Flat plate mounts to wall with 4 screws. 1/4-20TPI stud on ballhead accepts video or another camera. 15 Amp. 125V electrical plug and coaxial plug on arm (ready to accept your wiring through the arm. The ballhead is worth the price. Can be used for still camera, security camera, light head. $65
Floor level baseplate, 11X14X3/4", 3#, with 3/6-16TPI threaded socket, for mounting camera or ? at floor level, Mint, $25
Chestpod, sits on chest, adjustable straps around neck and around chest, wood camera post with 1/4-20TPI brass camera stud, weighs 13 oz., Ex+, $10
Bushhawk shoulder stock. I like the Bushhawk pistol grip, but could not adust the Bushhawk shoulder stock to fit me well. Look at the positions of the photographers using Bushhawk shoulder supports on the Bushhawk web site; do they look comfortable? I chose to make my own shoulder stocks. I am making them available because I can make more for myself. I use a lathe and a milling machine and other machinery to do the job well. The 1st image is of the Bushhawk original equipment shoulder stock; I do not use it so it is available for $30. The 2nd image is of a padded shoulder hook that is designed so that you may hang the lens from your shoulder and swing it up to working position quickly. The hook also allows you to hang the camera and lens from a tree branch when you need to take a break. The shoulder hook is $70. The 3rd image is of a padded shoulder support. This one is most likely to fit most anybody. It gives you the room to work with tele-extenders and to move back far enough so that you can focus on the LCD image while the lens is still supported by your shoulder. This one works especially well with the lens supported near the front by a monopod or a bipod. The shoulder support is $100. All 3 items each weigh a pound or less, but they make the camera and lens you are carrying feel lighter in use due to the comfort factor. These can be made for the individual. You may make a personal visit by appointment and I will make one for you. The cost for this service is $200. Also for $150, I will send you a kit that will allow you to custom build your own; you may need to spend a few dollars for some tools. I bought the Bushhawk when I bought a Nikon 500mm VR lens. You do not need a tripod with a VR lens. A monopod or bipod will allow you to better steady the camera and lens for focusing and will save your body considerable strain over the course of a long day in the field. One of my custom shoulder supports will make your job even easier to do well; rather than jamming the Bushhawk shoulder stock up against your body, rest my shoulder support on top of your shoulder.
Rifle stock or shoulder brace, allows camera to be mounted vertically or horizontally--90 degrees to the left or the right, with an auxiliary mount for greater adjustability. Also, you may remove the camera mounting plate altogether--in which case you are left with a 3/8" diameter shaft with a 1/4-20TPI thread at the end. Even that may be removed. This is quite adaptable to just about any use--including use as a gunstock. The camera mounting screws are all 1/4-20TPI. Quite substantial, but light weight. $100
Rowi shoulder brace, cable release, collapsable, adjustable, Mint, $50
Tabletop tripod, cast Aluminum, super sturdy, legs fold, nylon case, Ex+, $35. Illustrated here with $15 German ballhead listed above.
Leitz Tabletop tripod, cast Aluminum, super sturdy, legs fold, with Leitz ballhead, ballhead ~1.25" diameter top plate, ~1.5" diameter base, 1/4-20TPI or 3/8-16TPI top and bottom, the best Leitz ballhead and tabletop trtipod, Ex+, $225.
TRIPOD CASE. Interior dimensions ~40 to 48" long, ~9.5" diameter, bottom side flat so that it will sit flat and not roll, canvas strap has been repaired, quick release clamp, adjustable length strap and case top to accomodate different length tripods, Ex+, $35
